Who is Zachary Young? Navy Veteran Involved in CNN Defamation Trial
Zachary Young, a U.S. Navy veteran and former U.S. government operative, is accusing CNN of defamation in a case that is currently on trial in Florida. Defamation trials are rare in the U.S. due to constitutional protections for the press, which make proving libel difficult.
CNN defamation trial: Reporter pressed on his heavy pursuit of Navy veteran as defense downplayed involvement
Alex Marquardt was pressed on Monday about his efforts to dig up dirt on the Navy veteran suing CNN for defamation, undercutting CNN’s defense that the plaintiff was not a central focus of the report.
CNN Correspondent Takes Stand In Defamation Trial, Defends Report That Security Consultant Exploited Afghan Evacuation
CNN’s Alexander Marquardt took the stand in a Florida defamation trial Monday, defending his 2021 report that a security consultant sought exorbitant fees in what amounted to a black market to evacuate Afghans during the chaotic U.
CNN journalist defends his reporting that led to CNN defamation lawsuit
As the trial in Florida enters its second week, attorneys for Zachary Young, the security consultant named in the CNN story, tried to paint the network as engaging in “theater.”
CNN defamation trial: Expert witnesses take the stand in Navy veteran's case against network
The legal team for plaintiff Zachary Young had three expert witnesses testify on his behalf in the high-stakes CNN defamation trial in Panama City, Florida.
CNN Reporter Admits Zachary Young's Business Wasn't 'Corrupt' During Trial
A CNN journalist faced questioning over his messages to sources as he took the stand in the network's defamation trial.
CNN defamation trial: Major General testifies he would've hired Zachary Young before on-air segment, not after
Tensions were high as the first expert witness took the stand at the CNN defamation trial brought by U.S. Navy veteran ...
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Expert witnesses back up security consultant’s claims in CNN defamation case
In an attempt to convince the jury of the lost income incurred by the plaintiff, and a hint to damages sought by the lawsuit, ...
In trial testimony, contractor says CNN story ruined his career
Zachary Young told a Florida jury Tuesday that a 2021 CNN report on evacuations from Afghanistan made him out to be a ...
CNN defamation trial: Editor insists invoking 'black market' was accurate despite network's apology for report
Longtime journalist Fuzz Hogan was the first CNN staffer to take the stand in the high-stakes defamation case against the ...
General Changed Mind About Hiring Zachary Young After CNN Story
A major general who helped evacuate Afghans testified that he would not work with Zachary Young after the CNN segment.